UPDATE 8.58am

Traffic is heavier than normal on High Cross Lane, both ways around Western valley Road, and this is affecting bus service number 151

UPDATE 8.38am

Traffic is heavier than normal and slow traffic on High Cross Lane both ways around Western Valley Road. Affecting bus service 151.

UPDATE 7.54am

STRONG winds and bursts of heavy rain are making driving conditions difficult this morning across Gwent.

For those heading to work or on school runs, here are the latest details:

  • The strong winds mean that the speed limit on the M48 Severn Bridge, both ways, is currently 40mph.
  • There is heavy traffic on the M4 eastbound between J24 (Coldra) and J23A (Magor Services) but delays have eased.
  • There is slow traffic on the M4 eastbound between J28 (Tredegar Park) and J25 (Caerleon) but delays have eased.
  • Traffic on the A467 southbound is currently tailed back to the Chartist Drive junction at Rogerstone.

We will update throughout the morning.

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